http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/ Richmond and Twickenham Times /leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/ en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:04:46 +0000 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:04:46 +0000 http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/resources/images/691913/?type=rsslogo http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/ http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/5058159.Haunted___review/?ref=rss Haunted, Richmond Theatre The curtain came down to wolf whistles and rapturous applause last night as Edna O’Brien’s Haunted starring Brenda Blethyn and Niall Buggy opened at Richmond Theatre. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:30:08 +0000 66098d16d44f94a29ad510979d5695d4 http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/5050626.Haunted___review/?ref=rss Haunted, Richmond Theatre The curtain came down to wolf whistles and rapturous applause last night as Edna O’Brien’s Haunted starring Brenda Blethyn and Niall Buggy opened at Richmond Theatre. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:22:11 +0000 de90a221e906f0b9dfe6e9e04d8975b4 http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/5044263.Richmond_Upon_Thames_Performing_Arts_Festival___Review/?ref=rss Junior section On the 26th and 27th of February at St Luke’s in the Avenue local boys and girls moved and entertained an audience of parents and fellow participants in the 76th Annual Junior Vocal Section of the Richmond upon Thames Performing Arts Festival. They were also singing for the experienced singer and adjudicator, Jacquelyn Fugelle who was generous in her praise and advice to the youngsters. At the end of the Vocal Section the award for Young Singer of the Year was made to Dominic Novak of Hanwell, and the runner up prize was awarded to Richmond resident, Laura Bithell. The Kirkland Cup for best show song out of five classes was awarded to Isabel Wroe Wright, a newcomer to the Festival. Julia Solomon and Anastasiya Gorodilova made a welcome return to the Festival and won the Junior and Intermediate Challenge Cups respectively. James Eustace won the Boy’s Challenge as well as the A.T. Stewart Cup and Prize for English Song. Sisters, Sophie and Annabel Marr gave a polished performance to win the Junior Duet Cup. Susannah Hardwick from Wimbledon defended her title to the Girl’s Solo Challenge Cup for the second year running and Charlie Clifford from St James’s School in Twickenham won the Boy’s Solo Challenge Cup. Oakfield School returned to defend their title to the Ensemble Cup for their age group and a small ensemble from St Paul’s Girl’s School were impressive in their choice of programme which earned them the Ensemble Cup for those aged 21 and under. Senior section The Senior Vocal Section of the Richmond upon Thames Performing Arts Festival was a smaller affair this year consisting for the most part of a stalwart band of regulars. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:40:15 +0000 34c4585a2b42a10072a7e7552c20e5fb http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/5044236.Thames_Philharmonic_Choir___review/?ref=rss Thames Philharmonic Choir, All Saints' Church, Kingston Kingston Parish church was the venue for a delightful concert last Saturday, 27th February, given by Thames Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, under the direction of John Bate. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:30:24 +0000 23c2f64c872108f69ff28f0249d3bd51 http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/5039614.The_Secret_of_Sherlock_Holmes___review/?ref=rss The Secret of Sherlock Holmes, Richmond Theatre Arthur Conan Doyle’s most celebrated literary creation – Sherlock Holmes steps out from the dusty pages in Jeremy Paul’s jewel of a play at Richmond Theatre. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:35:36 +0000 77f3a0358bb87893a8e53ef7f48c3c36 http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/5011606.Viv_McLean_and_Susan_Porrett___review/?ref=rss Viv McLean and Susan Porrett, The Barn Church, Kew Sunday evening’s Valentine’s concert yielded three-fold delights. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:17:20 +0000 afca37e8f2dc324d1316533128f6cd93 http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/5010970.Kew_Sinfonia___review/?ref=rss Kew Sinfonia, St Anne's Church Whether by pure coincidence or deliberate intent, the three items comprising Kew Sinfonia’s concert at St Anne’s Church, Kew Green, all contained the figure three. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:27:14 +0000 7184486092097588896adffc638ddaad http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/5009080.The_Wedding_Singer__Arts_Educational_Schools___Review/?ref=rss The Wedding Singer, Arts Educational Schools This is an excellent American musical in the very best traditions of that genre. Brash, noisy and energetic with that dash of social satire which brings vivid life to a previously unknown area of US existence. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:43:30 +0000 82e5c6c17e6b488d245c07b57d9798a8 http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/4870233.Threesome___review/?ref=rss Threesome, The Tabard The words Tabard and World Premier hang strangely together but that’s what Threesome, their new play is, and it could really be the beginning of something big. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:27:58 +0000 a1a7b5a6594eb72e457039e0c17f8824 http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/leisure/theatre/theatrereviews/4843845.Viv_McLean__The_Dysart_Arms___review/?ref=rss Viv McLean, The Dysart Arms, January 5 Last Sunday evening in Petersham the weather was harsh; an icy wind blew through a bleak, frost-covered Richmond Park and the dark skies foretold the blizzard to come. However, in The Dysart Arms, the scene could not have been more different-an open fire roared, the polished tawny wood of the old Bechstein piano glowed and the recital room was bright with candles. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:06:24 +0000 cf66a64868640335825b9c1d5864802a